Tamron Di III VC AF014P-700 18-200mm
Its 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 optics, supported by specialized glass and VC stabilization, deliver crisp results in a lightweight 458g body. The stepping motor enables fast, near-silent autofocus, while Direct Manual Focus allows precise adjustments without switching modes—a practical differentiator at its affordable price point. This lens is best for Sony E-mount owners who want a single stabilized zoom for travel and everyday scenes, sacrificing some portrait sharpness for all-in-one convenience.
Focal length 18-200mm
Aperture f/18
Mount Sony E
stabilization Yes
Weight 398 g
af type Stepping motor
lens type zoom
60 Overall Score
Price €381
Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/18 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Stepping motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 18 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di III VC AF014P-700 18-200mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-200mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 16-50mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/18 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 398 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 107 | 495 |
| AF Type | Stepping motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III VC AF014P-700 18-200mm | 87.6 | 19.2 | 52.3 | 98.5 | 21.2 | 32.4 | 29.9 | 98.3 | 70.9 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.6 | 80.4 | 86.5 | 90.8 | 82.5 | 82.8 | 80.5 | 78.5 | 90.1 | 36.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.6 | 85.7 | 76 | 84.9 | 88.4 | 82.8 | 90.8 | 68 | 71.4 | 36.7 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.7 | 80.4 | 85.8 | 50.2 | 86.7 | 82.8 | 63.5 | 80.4 | 86 | 97 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 73.7 | 98.6 | 43.2 | 69 | 75.9 | 63.5 | 83.1 | 82 | 93.5 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.6 | 23 | 72.9 | 78.9 | 86.7 | 20.1 | 98 | 77.3 | 90.1 | 98.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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